RCS Learning Center Construction Information

The Project consists of the proposed construction of a two-story school with a basement.RCS Learning Center, Inc. ("RCS") will occupy the main and second floor levels, consisting ofapproximately 40,000 square feet, which will be visible from the entry off Edmands Road. MiniMiracles, LLC ("Mini") will occupy the basement area, consisting of approximately 10,000square feet, which will be accessed from behind the building. The existing single-familydwellings use of the property will continue as the home will be part of the employment benefitfor the RCS Staff.

RCS is a 501(c)(3) corporation which provides individual behavioral and educationalservices for children with autism spectrum disability and other developmental disabilities. RCS iscommitted to creating a school-like environment and exceeds the standards for teachingstudents with autism effectively. Applied Behavioral Analysis ("ABA") is a major treatmentmethodology with an emphasis on verbal behavior, and a model for teaching communicationand language skills. Individual curriculum and teaching procedures are created to fit eachstudent's specific learning style. On-going evaluation of the Individual Treatment Programoccurs through direct observation, data collection and analysis and weekly rotation meetings toinsure that all students receive the most effective programming possible.

RCS prides itself on maintaining a passionate and educated staff. The BehaviorTherapists hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree and have completed extensive training in ABAprior to working with students. RCS' Special Education Teachers hold licenses from theDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education. Program Managers have a Master'sDegree and are Board Certified Behavioral Analysts and provide a minimum of two (2) hours ofconsultation to each student's case per week.

RCS' students range from 3 years to 21 years of age. Instruction is provided from 7:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m. An After-School Program for students is also available from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00p.m. Monday through Friday.

Mini is a Licensed Day Care Provider. Mini's hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. to6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information attached.

RCS and Mini, in combination, provide service for 230 students with an estimate of 165employees. RCS and Mini currently operate at 6 Strathmore Road in Natick. The FraminghamFacility will operate in a manner similar to the Natick Facility.

The peak hours of traffic will be between 6:45 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to3:15 p.m. (RCS' employees). Mini has similar peak hours for employees. Peak times for studentdrop-off at RCS are between 6:45 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m, to 3:15 p.m. Peak times forstudent drop-off at Mini are between 6:45 a.m. and 7:15 a.m., 9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and 3:30p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

RCS' students arrive by fifty (50) small buses or vans. There is a sufficient drop-off areain front of the building to service this projected traffic. Mini's students are dropped off by theirparents and adrop-off area has been provided to accommodate the drop-off needs of the Ministudents.

The STV|DPM Team will work closely with the Town of Framingham administrators, neighbors and other Framingham residents to effectively carry out a comprehensive construction mitigation program. The construction mitigation program aims to minimize or eliminate negative impacts to the surrounding abutters and the overall Framingham community from the activities associated with the construction of the RCS Learning Center project located at 82 Edmands Road, Framingham, MA.

Components of the Construction Mitigation Program:

The construction mitigation efforts will involve working closely with the general contractor and the design team to ensure that they are proactively planning for each phase of the project, regularly monitoring the job site and maintaining open communication with all stakeholders. Working as a team, we will develop innovative solutions to address complex construction issues and community concerns. Components include:

Neighbors can call the construction mitigation hotline at 617-243-3888 to ask questions and voice concerns regarding any construction related issues or send an email rcsconstructionmitigation@stvinc.com